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Monday, November 22, 2021
Seoul Forest (서울숲) : A Place for all Things Recreational and to Hide from the Sun in Summer
Seoul Forest is a huge park that is tagged as an eco-friendly zone and it consists of five parks, or sections per say - Culture & Art Park, Eco Forest, Experiential Learning Park, Marsh Plants Garden and Hangang Riverside Park. There are so many views to see, even animals, and facilities opened for all to use. And the best part, they are all free! Which makes Seoul Forest one of the most popular recreational places amongst the people here. You can also get to see young people putting up performances and find a shady spot to sit down and enjoy. (Although currently, you won't get to see this now due to covid.)
How to get there:
Take the subway to Seoul Forest Station, which is on the Bundang line (yellow) then proceed with Exit 3. The park will be about 5 minutes away by walking. There will be signs around to point you in the right direction.
Alternatively, you can also take the subway to Ttukseom Station, which is on Line no. 2 (green) and then proceed to Exit 8. The park will be a 15 minutes walk from the station.
You can also take a bus with the full list of buses here.
If you are travelling by car, for enquiries, please call 02-461-2916.
What to do here:
There are just so many things to list down!
The video embed above does not cover the entire park. I believe there are walk-with-me videos uploaded on Youtube that are over an hour or two hours long in which you might probably be able to see the entire park. However, nothing beats seeing the place in person, if you can. Below, I will list some stuff that I did not manage to cover in my video.
There is a open field for people to gather and picnic (although sadly, yes it's covid again, that causes this area to be blocked out, for now.) But once we get through this pandemic, start gearing up with your picnic mats and baskets!
One thing that I found fascinating (and adorable) is that the people here all knew the best spots during summer to lay their mats. The peak of Summer in South Korea is hot (coming from someone whose country is hot all year round), but it is tolerable if you hide from the sun's rays. Occasionally when there is breeze, it could even feel cooling. Hence, on my trip here, I saw that many locals, especially families, found the best spots in the park. They were all lined up along this small stream where the adults would dip their bare feet into the cooling water while their children just splashed around in it.
There are basketball courts and tennis courts, which I think the tennis court might be more of a multi-purpose court where you can switch it up if you want to play badminton instead. Dress up in your sports attire and sweat it out! If cycling is more of your thing, there are also rental kiosks for you to rent the bicycles and you can cycle in the park.
When you get tired, there are convenience stores with sitting areas for you to take a break. There are also water dispensers around the park for you to help you stay hydrated. Also in the park, there is a cafe if you need more than just snacks.
To help you navigate around the place better, you can download a map of the park in English here.
Opening hours: Opens 24/7 all year round
But do note that certain facilities may be closed on Mondays and would only operate during certain hours.
[Butterfly Garden] 11:00-16:00 (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays; Operates at the Insect Garden 2F November-April)
[Water Fountain] May, June, September 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 / July-August 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 (30 min show / No operation on Mondays)
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